On June 3, 2013 the White House launched the National Dialogue on Mental Health, a country-wide effort to reduce stigma and encourage those with mental health issues to reach out for help. APNA Press ReleaseAs a participant, APNA created this resource section, which is devoted to providing accurate and recovery-focused information, tools, education and more. Find resources for providers, individuals, families, and communities.

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Resources by Audience

For Individuals with Mental Health Concerns
Compiled from across the web, find fact sheets, support programs, information about insurance and mental health treatment, and more.

For Families, Caregivers, and Communities
Guides and tips on how to broach the topic of mental health, how to support a friend or family members with mental health concerns, and more.

For Providers
Guides, tools, best practices, continuing education and more to aid in integrating recovery into your practice.

Basic Information on Mental Health

MentalHealth.gov
One-stop access to U.S. government mental health information. The webiste aims to educate and guide individuals and groups across America.

What is Mental Health?
A brief overview of what constitutes mental health, early warning signs of mental health issues, and the concept of well being.

Myths and Facts
Addresses common misconceptions about mental health, persons with mental health issues, and treatment.

Recovery
From mentalhealth.gov, defines recovery from mental health issues, its four dimensions, and offers steps to begin a path to recovery.

Talk About Mental Health
Guides on how to engage in conversations surrounding your mental health, that of a loved one, or mental health in general.

Fact Sheet: National Dialogue on Mental Health
Learn more about the White House's national effort.

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Posted Jun 21, 2013 at 09:22 PM

Nick this is awesome. What a wonderful experience for you. I like that they spoke of "psych nurses" so respectfully - that is very validating. We are on a campaign at my hospital regarding stigma reducation and misperceptions about those impacted by mental illness. These resources you provided will be very helpful. Thank you for doing a fabulous job and representing APNA in a remarkable way.

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John Repique

Posted Jun 09, 2013 at 10:47 AM

Below is the link to President Obama’s opening remarks: National Conference on Mental Health at the White House, part of the Administration's effort to launch a national conversation to increase understanding and awareness about mental health.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PssaoGx9aE&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Nick for representing APNA at the national conference.

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Joni Graham

Posted Jun 06, 2013 at 01:04 PM

Thank You Nick for representing APNA and being an advocate for the people that need these services. This resource section is excellent! It is user friendly and I believe, covers enough to help anyone looking for guidance.
I'm thankful for you and for all those involved in APNA.

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Rose Constantino

Posted Jun 04, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Hi Nick,
Thank you for representing mental health nurses at the conference. I read all the APNA resource section, which is devoted to providing accurate and recovery-focused information, tools, education and more and find it to be very well-developed and engaging. It is easy to find a section and resource for providers, recovering and reintegrating individuals, families, and communities in mental health. I wish APNA all the best in the coming years as we continue our work to eliminate stigma and disrespect toward people and families suffering to regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

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Janette O'Connor

Posted Jun 04, 2013 at 10:59 AM

This is great news!! Thank you Nick for representing the organization. We can make a difference if every nurse assumes the responsibility of taking a more active role in educating people in the community about mental illness. This would help to reduce the stigma.

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Eris Perese

Posted Jun 05, 2013 at 09:32 AM

Improving Mental Health Care: Reducing Stigma of Mental Illness: by Emphasizing Prevention
A key factor in improving mental health care for Americans with mental illness is increasing accessibility of appropriate care that will aid them in moving toward recovery. Among the obstructions to appropriate care, stigma has a far reaching impact. Stigma fosters prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion and is associated with mistrust and fear.
One approach to reducing the public’s fear of mental illness is to challenge their belief that mental illness is a mysterious affliction that comes out of the blue. Americans need to be made aware of the fact that each of the mental illnesses has risk factors and protective factors and that preventive interventions can reduce the chances of developing a mental illness. (Perese, 2012, Chapter 19). In fact Dutch researchers, Beekman, Cuijpers, van Marwijk, et al. (2006), say that the rate of new cases could be reduced by at least 25% by the use of preventive interventions.
Nurses have always believed that educating the public about the prevention of illness is part of their professional role. Now it is time for psychiatric nurses to take the lead in educating the public and policy makers about the prevention of mental illnesses.
Beekman, A. T., Cuijpers, P., van Marwijk, H. W., et al. (2006). The prevention of psychiatric disorders. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 150(8), 419-423.
Perese, E. (2012). Chapter 19: Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. In: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing: A Biopsychosocial Foundation for Practice (pp. 641-692. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company

Nick that was great that you attended the conference. Watching it at home I was struck with the emphasis on innovative outreach approaches that involve the community and the emphasis on military/school issues.